K12 Schools are Educating Teachers on How to Shield Students Ahead of Trump's Deportation Promises
"For children, the constant fear of losing a parent or being uprooted creates chronic stress" said and expert consulted by The Latin Times
Trump's Deportation Plans May Shift Migratory Flows Away From The U.S. And to Europe, Study Says
The issue adds pressure on Europe's current migration challenges, a top priority for EU leaders, with several member states pushing for stricter measures
Boom in "Know-Your-Rights" Sessions for Immigrants Amid Deportation Fears in NYC
In response to Trump's mass deportation threats, schools, libraries, and community groups have intensified efforts to provide immigrants with critical information about their rights.
ACLU To Launch 'Robust Challenge' To Trump's Mass Deportations As Soon As He Takes Office
The civil rights organization will file lawsuits and campaigns to challenge state-backed mass deportations, oppose detention centers, and defend immigrant rights nationwide.
Border Encounters In Biden's Last Full Month In Office At Lowest Level In Over Four Years, DHS Says
The amount of encounters for the month clocked in at 96,000, the lowest since July 2020
Florida Lawmaker Unveils Bill to Ban Some Public Universities From Admitting Undocumented Immigrants
If passed, the bill would affect institutions with acceptance rate below 85% including the University of Florida and Florida State University
Trump Intends To Bring Back Title 42 And Expand The Border Wall With Flurry Of Day-One Executive Orders
Trump plans sweeping immigration changes, including Title 42 reinstatement, expanded ICE collaboration, and stricter asylum rules, previewed in a GOP Senate meeting.
ICE Warns It Doesn't Have Nearly Enough Capacity To Detain Those Targeted By Laken Riley Act, Would Have To Release Many To Make Room
Immigration and Customs Enforcement estimates that implementing the act would cost $3.2 billion in additional funding for the 2025 fiscal year.
Texas Business Leaders Fear Economic Impact of Trump's Mass Deportation Plans: 'We Wouldn't Survive'
Texas is home to an estimated 1.4 million undocumented immigrants, making up roughly 8% of the state's workforce
Trump Planning D.C. Workplace Raids On First Days Of Administration To Kick Off Immigration Crackdown
The Trump transition team has reportedly discussed with U.S. ICE officials about the resources and logistics needed for such an operation
Trump's Border Czar Considering Weekly Updates on Arrests And Deportations
"We're going to show the American people we know how to do this, and we're going to do it the right way," said Tom Homan during an interview with Fox
Mexican Authorities Dismantle Surveillance Network Used by Criminal Group to Extort Migrants
The cameras were strategically placed on these poles to facilitate the extortion and kidnapping of migrants; all 30 cameras were deactivated.
For All Of Trump's Immigration Enforcement Methods, The Most Effective Is The Cheapest One, Former CBP Chief Says
Perception, rather than resources, will play a bigger role shaping Trump's approach to curbing illegal immigration, an expert told The Latin Times
U.S. Refunds Almost 100,000 Migrants Over Cancelled Biden Program That Offered Eased Path To Citizenship
The plan, which sought to give a path to citizenship to some undocumented migrants married to U.S. citizens, was struck down by a judge in November after Biden's electoral loss
Florida GOP Blasts Democrats Who Voted Against Bill Allowing Deportation Of Undocumented Migrants Convicted Of Sex Crimes
"Florida Democrats are more interested in protecting illegal aliens who are criminal sex offenders than protecting Floridians," said the Florida GOP Chairman
Congressional GOP To Push Vote On 'Laken Riley Act,' Requring Detention Of Undocumented Immigrants Who Commit Some Nonviolent Crimes
Republicans are working on broader border security plans, including $120 billion for enforcement
Four Tren de Aragua Members Infiltrate Migrant Group to Cross Texas Border, Arrested
The gang members were part of a larger group of migrants, including unaffiliated individuals and families.
Migrant Teen Who Abandoned Baby in Houston Dumpster Didn't Seek Medical Care Due to Fear of Deportation
Advocates point to Gov. Greg Abbott's mandate for hospitals to question patients' citizenship suggesting it further deters vulnerable women from seeking care.
Murdered Migrant's Body Among Hundreds Used for Lucrative Medical Research, Investigation Shows
Aurimar Iturriago, a 21-year-old Venezuelan migrant, was fatally shot in Texas and later dissected for research despite her family's wishes of repatriation.
'Border Czar' Details Requirements for Mass Deportations: 'What Price Do You Put On National Security?'
Homan said he will need a minimum of 100,000 beds to detain undocumented immigrants – more than doubling the 40,000 detention beds ICE is currently funded for
CBP Finds Dozens of Migrants Hiding in Tractor Trailer As Apprehensions Rise Before Trump Takes Office
The discovery took place during a routine inspection.
ICE Deportations Reach 10-Year High in 2024, Even Surpassing Peak of Trump Administration
The agency removed over 271,000 individuals in fiscal year 2024, the highest number since the Obama administration in 2014.
Fear of Deportation Spurs 'Alarming' Surge in Notario Fraud Targeting Undocumented Immigrants
As deportation fears escalate, fraudulent legal advisors prey on undocumented immigrants, leaving victims like María financially ruined and justice out of reach.
Trump Border Czar Threatens to Separate Undocumented Parents from US Citizen Kids: 'They Put Themselves in This Position'
President-elect Donald Trump's nominated border czar, Tom Homan, stated that the undocumented parents of US citizens would be deported under the new administration, further stating that the parents can then decide whether or not their child stays in the US.
Over 1,300 Children Have Never Been Reunited With Their Parents Years After Being Separated At The Border
A 135-page report reveals systemic failures, inhumane conditions, and lasting trauma for families separated under Trump's "Zero Tolerance" immigration policy.
Protections for Migrant Children in Texas Border Facilities to Expire Days After Trump Takes Office
A settlement requiring "safe and sanitary" conditions in CBP child holding facilities is ending, raising concerns about child welfare under uncertain detention policies.
Trump Promised American Jobs, But 2024 Was a Record Year for Foreign Hires at His Businesses
As Trump relies on foreign workers to meet growing labor demands, his immigration policies risk worsening workforce shortages and disrupting key industries.
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Two Migrants in Politically Charged Murder Case of 12-Year Old Texas Girl
The case has drawn significant attention due to the defendants' immigration status as both men had entered the U.S. illegally earlier in the year
What Texas Migrants Rights Groups Are Advising The Undocumented Population Ahead Of Trump's Inauguration
LUPE is advising Texas's estimated 1.6 million undocumented residents to create contingency plans as deportation risks rise with the incoming Trump administration.
Support for Unlawful Immigration Has Declined Since 2017 but Majority Opposes Harsh Measures, Poll Finds
The survey by Reuters/Ipsos found 33% of respondents said most or all undocumented immigrants should be allowed to stay in the U.S., down 6% from 2017